Basics of Peeling Hard-Cooked Eggs

According to the American Egg Board, the fresher the egg, the harder it is to peel. To guarantee hard-cooked eggs will peel easily, buy or store them a week or two in advance of cooking. It also helps to pierce the large end of the shell with a pin before cooking.
After cooking, cool the eggs promptly in cold running water. Tap the shell gently on the countertop. Roll the egg between your hands and remove the peel while holding the egg under running water.

More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on fresh produce. This salad combines some of our favorite ingredients in one dish . . . and with the hard-boiled eggs and kidney beans, it delivers enough protein to satisfy those who are skeptical of vegetarian fare. —Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois